Category: Review

  • “Deeper and Deeper” Lyrical Analysis

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    There’s a cliché in writing classes about clichés – never use clichés! While it may be well and good to avoid what feels like cheating, and to come up with your own metaphors and similes, in songwriting, messing about with clichés can make a song more memorable, singable, and relatable. You have to know what…

  • My Hot Take: A Star Is Born

    My Hot Take: A Star Is Born

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    THERE ARE SPOILERS! This past weekend, my dearest friend flew in to Las Vegas for another friend’s wedding and to watch A Star Is Born with me (plus some co-misery). After countless mimosas – we literally lost count – we dragged ourselves to a matinee showing. Below is my review.

  • REVIEW: Believer Festival 2018

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    April 13 and 14 was the Black Mountain Institutes “Believer Festival” 2018. I’d never heard of this nerdy festival. Had I known, I’d have snatched up my tickets long ago. If it weren’t for a friend’s Facebook post promoting the COMEDY night, I would have missed out. Where was all the promo BMI? I’m on…